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Re: [RC] Stallions - JANUSTUDIO

In a message dated 6/10/03 2:07:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
mmieske@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< 
No flames, just replace HORSE for stallion and I'm agreed.  Gender is no 
excuse for poor behavior from ANY equine!!
Maggie
 >>

I agree Maggie, but an out of control stallion is aggressive and can do a lot 
of damage very quickly. I've seen stallions get loose, trying to mount 
anything and everything in sight. Pain doesn't faze a stallion whose mind is in 
a 
haze. Well, a mare did finally nail him which stunned him long enough that 
someone could get a hand on his halter. But, every person and horse there was 
in 
danger.

An out of control mare is deadly with those hind feet!  I saw a big mare at 
Top Of The Rock giving her handler real problems (separation anxiety, and very 
disrespectful) she kicked with both hind feet at someone who was unaware of 
the melee this mare was causing. Her hooves went under the horse's neck to 
where 
her handler was. Just missed the gal by inches. Could have been VERY bad. 
Even the vet had to hold the mare the whole time he was examining her. 
No horse should even go to an event like an endurance or competitive ride 
when he/she is so out of control. And, yes, calling and screaming like a 
stallion 
looking for a fight is unexceptable.
If this lady with the disrespectful mare had taken her out of line and had a 
little "prayer meeting" everyone there would have cheered. Heck, I almost 
volunteered! She was embarrassed and apologetic, but did nothing to really 
correct 
the misbehavior.

Yes, any horse out of control is dangerous, but which loose horse would you 
rather try to catch, a mare, a gelding, or a stallion?
Stallion riders/owners must be especially vigilant for everyone's safety. 
Some people just don't know how to act around a stallion, so it is up to the 
stallion handler to be on the look out. I know, I used to ride a stallion.

Jan & Rider ~ who have had their fair share of "prayer meetings"

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